Published 1975

In four minutes and not moving from one spot, Marcel Marceau conveys the seven ages of mankind, beginning with life emerging from the womb, through the cycles of life to the grave. Marceau believes "this pantomime reveals maybe the best of what mime can do in condensing time." For more on filmmaker John Barnes, visit www.afana.org/barnesbio.

Run time 7:15
Producer John Barnes; Encyclopedia Britannica
Production Company Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Sponsor Jeanne Barnes
Audio/Visual sound, color